Share Na Agey Verify Successfully Concludes Three-Day Awareness Campaign at ULAB
The Community Action Plan titled “Share Na Agey Verify: Promoting Digital Citizenship and Combating Misinformation at ULAB” was successfully held from 23 February to 25 February at the D Building middle open space of the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh. The initiative was organised by Batch 4 Group 2 under the Digital Citizenship and Misinformation Resilience Project supported by the British Council. The team consisted of students from different departments who worked together to promote awareness of misinformation and responsible digital behaviour.
The programme began on 23 February at 11 AM with an exhibition focused on misinformation, disinformation, and digital citizenship. Throughout the three days, students actively visited the exhibition space, engaged with the posters, and participated in discussions. The participation rate was encouraging, as many students gathered at the D Building middle area to explore the materials and interact with the campaign. The exhibition featured eight posters in total. Four posters were in Bangla, and four posters were in English. Each poster included a QR scanner that directly linked to a specific awareness video created by the team. The Bangla posters included scanners that connected viewers to Bangla fact-checking videos. The English posters included scanners that directed participants to videos explaining misinformation, responsible sharing practices, and how to stay aware in digital spaces. By scanning the codes, participants could instantly access the relevant videos and learn more in a clear and engaging format.
On the second day, 24 February, the exhibition continued with strong student engagement and positive feedback. Students shared their thoughts about the impact of misinformation and appreciated the bilingual approach of the campaign, which made the content accessible to a wider audience. The third day, 25 February, marked the final day of the exhibition. Faculties visited the exhibition over the three days and showed their support for the initiative. On the last day several faculty members interacted with the team and observed the engagement of students at the exhibition space.
At the end of the programme an offline interactive session was conducted with students who were present at the D Building. Community Action Project members Usama Zyma, Saiful Islam, Afifa Marzuka, and Mir Mahadeen led the session. They discussed real-life examples of misinformation, explained the difference between misinformation and disinformation, and encouraged students to verify information before sharing it online. The session created a space for open discussion and reflection on responsible digital citizenship.
The successful completion of this three-day campaign reflects the dedication of Batch 4 Group 2 to raising awareness about misinformation within the university community. The initiative aimed to inspire students to think critically, verify information, and practise responsible communication in the digital world.